Jane Ferguson Archive — Page 1 of 1

Rows of labeled blood collection tubes with purple caps arranged in a plastic tray, with barcodes visible on several tubes.
February 1, 2024

A biomarker for early Type 2 diabetes

Genetic analyses suggest that branched chain amino acids may be a sensitive biomarker of early or subclinical Type 2 diabetes and could be used to identify risk and implement preventive measures.

By Bill Snyder
Soy products arranged on a wooden table, including green edamame pods, a glass of soy milk, bowls of soybeans, tofu blocks, and a small dish of dark sauce.
July 27, 2020

Soy food, metabolism and the microbiome

Consumption of soy foods may shape the microbiome and protect against hypertension only in individuals with soy-responsive microbiota, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered.

By Sarah E. Glass
bacteria microbiome
June 20, 2019

Microbiome links diet to health

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the gut microbiome composition modulates how dietary nutrients are metabolized, with potential downstream consequences on metabolic health.

By Niyati Vachharajani